The health sector of India is in an ailing condition. Poor accessibility, unaffordability, lack of quality care, inadequate resources in terms of finance and healthcare […]
Mental health issues will be the world’s next pandemic: Here’s why
The traditional approach to health has always been focused on the physical health and hence, the development of medicines and treatments were focused on the […]
Engaging communities: The Government of India communication strategy for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
In the world of public health, success of a vaccine is contingent not only on its effectiveness in immunizing the population but also on the […]
Reducing the burden of cancer in South Asia will mean investing in public institutions
The world has been witnessing an epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases over the past years due to change in dietary habits, lifestyle, lack […]
Community-based disaster risk reduction: Focus to bring countries together
Asia is the most disaster-prone continent and after 1990 the number of disasters have increased sharply. Population Increase, rapid unplanned urbanization, population concentration in urban […]
Everything You Wanted to Know About Puberty
Puberty denotes the entry of a youngster into pre-adulthood and sexual maturity. During puberty, the body experiences numerous progressions that influence the manner in which […]
What End Malaria in India looks like
Historical reflection Malaria has been a matter of concern for India since decades. Though it is life-threatening, it can be prevented and cured. India saw […]
Contributions from APAN during disasters
The most important aspect that gets affected during disasters is human connectivity. In this regard, APAN (The Asia Pacific Advanced Network) has been very much […]
Mainstreaming women’s health amidst a pandemic like COVID-19
The plight of working women amid the COVID-19 pandemic, work from home scenario and lack of employer understanding and assistance, has made things challenging. In […]
Missed opportunity for immunization due to COVID-19
The whole world is perturbed about the recent pandemic, which is another example of a man-made disaster in the recent times, and time has really […]